Moving to Bolivia from Benin

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Benin to Bolivia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Benin to Bolivia, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Benin to Bolivia.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Benin live in Bolivia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bolivia?

Top countries of origin for Bolivia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Bolivia compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
BO
17.6

Bolivia performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
BO
$756
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
BO
12.7

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
BO
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
BO
2.3t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Bolivia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
BO
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
BO
1.2%

Bolivia generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
BO
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
BO
$9,700

Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though Bolivia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
BO
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
BO
22.3

Bolivia performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin and Bolivia. To live, work, or study long-term in Bolivia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bolivia's immigration authority.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Benin passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.
Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bolivia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Benin.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bolivia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bolivia: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bolivia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bolivia safe for expats?

Bolivia performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bolivia compared to Benin?

Bolivia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bolivia, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Bolivia scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What language do they speak in Bolivia?

The official languages in Bolivia are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ BO
Population 13,754,688 12,054,379
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Languages French Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +591
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110